Join the Thogus team as a Team Lead- 2nd Shift
Position Overview:
Position Overview:
The Team Lead’s (Inspection Operator Level 3) primary responsibilities include the those of the Inspection Operator Level 1 and Trainer (Operator Level 2) as needed. The Team Lead is trained and capable of maintaining day-to-day production operations within a team or zone. The Team Lead is capable of supporting the Shift Supervisor primarily and/or performing duties carried out by the Shift Supervisor as required. The Team Lead reports to the Shift Supervisor and receives training-related guidance from the Operations Coordinator and Production Manager as needed. This individual is expected to perform job responsibilities according to the company’s core values and in accordance with applicable employment law best practices.
- Sign-On Bonus
- 12 Paid Holidays (including your Birthday)
- PTO after 90 days
- Perfect Attendance PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Benefits (including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life)
- Eligible after 60 days
- Consistent hours and schedule
- 2nd Shift: 3:30p-12a M-F
- Overtime opportunities
- Temperature controlled
Essential Job Functions:
- Inspection Operator Level 1 job functions
- Trainer / Inspection Operator Level 2 job functions
- Labor allocation
- Shift Meetings
- Point of Contact for Inspection Operators Level 1-2 as needed
- EOR
- Count processes, investigations, & remedies
- Final Inspection
- Containment processes
- Decision Documentation
- Twice a shift – shift reviews/inspection
- Evaluate, update, and share accuracy of OWIs and SOPs
- Assist with update of job board layout
- Investigate and remedy inventory issues & discrepancies
- Assess IQMS schedule, assign priorities, manipulate downtimes & data accordingly
- Functional understanding of Supervisor roles and responsibilities in order to act as a backup to Supervisor when needed.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organization
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in Supervisor’s absence in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Manager of the following departments and or personnel:
- n/a
Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ability to train others, including use of multiple approaches and ability to assess effectiveness of training
- Proactive communication with Trainer and Supervisor regarding daily production efficiency/status
- Proactive communication with management and partner departments, as appropriate.
- Knowledge of current production SOPs, forms, procedures, and practices
- Pull reports, assess data, and take appropriate actions
- Proficient with IQMS and scan gun navigation
- Mastery of all Inspection Operator (1), Trainer (2), and related responsibilities
- Ability to research and solve routine issues and problems, including inventory
- Strong work ethic / Motivated / Dependable
- Able to work independently and with minimal oversight / Self-Directed
- Willing to learn
- Patient
- Forklift Certification
- Commitment to 24-hour team
Required Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Training and/or Experience
- Proficient in job functions of Operators Level 1-2
- High School Diploma or GED required
- One to three years related experience and/or training preferred
- Training experience Strongly preferred
- Manufacturing or Plastics experience preferred
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, or customers, of organization.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
Computer Skills
- Database and Inventory software (IQMS preferred)
- Internet software
- Microsoft Office software
- Basic computer functions & skills
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Tow Motor License
- Valid Driver’s License
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to
- Stand and walk
- Reach with hands and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
- The employee may be required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
Thogus’ Core Values
Passion – Desire to make a positive impact and inspire others to do the same.
Honesty and Integrity -Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Dedication-Team focused to execute tasks with a positive attitude, sense of significance, and enthusiasm.
Mutual Respect- Considerate of others’ ideas, feelings, beliefs, or property; giving it even if you don’t get it.
The Edge- Commitment to adaptation, breaking tradition, and accepting change.